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Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Alistair McGowan
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Publisher's summary

A special audio edition for children age 11 and above.

"We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them. Then I met Bob."

James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the world - and won.

A purrfectly true "tail" of love and friendship to make you smile!

©2012 James Bowen (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton
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"This is a revealing glimpse of London's underbelly and the resourcefulness needed to survive it. But mostly it's a love story that will make your heart purr." ( Daily Mail)

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Bob

Great story! Looking forward to the next book. I love cats and have 13 rescue cats. You had a wonderful life with Bob. God rest his big soul.

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Love Bob cat

I just love the story all together. but did not care for the repetitive information that was told in the book, "A Streetcat Named Bob". i understand this is a series but for this title of this book series I would of liked to hear more focusing on Bob how he went from streetcat to finding a loving home with Mr..Bowen.

The story is so wonderful and so happy to hear Bob the beautiful cat found a home with a loving person who took him in amd loved him

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Same book as "A Street Cat Named Bob"

This is the same book as "A Street Cat Named Bob" ...different narrator, but I didn't mind listening to it again because I loved the story so much. The narrator was good but I preferred Kris Milnes in the other books.

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What a beautiful story. Narrator is great.

Heartwarming and well written. Conveys the love and meaning our pets provide to their pet parents lives.

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Short but powerful

The story may be short, but it packs a wallop emotionally. I really really enjoyed this story, and was extremely moved by James and his wonderful cat. The reader was excellent also, gritty, perfect for the role. Highly, highly recommended!

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Inspiring story of rehabilitation

What made the experience of listening to Bob the most enjoyable?

Alistair McGowan did a great job with the various accents.

What did you like best about this story?

James Bowen was so courageous in revealing his struggles to clean up his life for the sake of the cat who depended on him.

Which character – as performed by Alistair McGowan – was your favorite?

James.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

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Bob the cat

I love love love these books! what an awesome cat! and an honest author! great read!

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awesome Book

Love listening over and over
Great Book of Bob ❤
we love you Your Legacy Lives on Forever ❤❤❤

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I love James and Bob!

I love this book. I love cats but this cat
Saved a life. It's the story of courage and devotion and love. I recommend this book. I enjoyed it very much.

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Excerpts from past books

This book was very good, other than the fact that it was merely excerpts from previous books. As a stand alone it would have been very nice.

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